You are in the market for new skis, but the lingo is confusing. How to know if you want to buy stiff skis or flexible skis. Find the ski that is right for your style of skiing and for your ability level.

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San Francisco is known as a restaurant town, with some of the finest food available anywhere. But some restaurants are more San Francisco than others. Here are 7 restaurants you would only find in San Francisco.

A friend gave me this cauliflower recipe, saying her kids call it candy, and that it is the one vegetable dish they BEG her to make. This roasted, spiced cauliflower recipe is extremely simple to make, and even people...

It's always good form to show up at a party with a gift for the host or hostess. Usually this is a bottle of wine; sometimes it's flowers or fancy soaps or chocolates. The holidays are already a season of gift giving,...

Thank you notes are a neglected art — one that could be lost soon. Understand when a thank you note is more appropriate than a phone call or email, and get some easy tips on how to write an excellent thank you...

It can be hard to find pants that fit the tall skier or snowboarder. Here's a guide to some brands that specialize in extra-long sizes. Learn where to shop so you, too, can look sharp and stylish on the slopes.

I know it sounds unlikely, but this microwaved fish recipe is absolutely delicious. It has really delicate flavors, and comes out tasting like a dish you could order in a nice restaurant. You will be amazed by how...

Lots of athletic apparel companies make ski pants for short women, and the Internet makes it even easier to locate short-length ski pants. Read this article to find out what petite-friendly brands to seek out as you...